[misplaced southerner]

do you have a kohl's where you live. i noticed in the ad this past week that they sell REALLY cute bathing suits that look like board shorts and a tank top (looks like a workout tank.)....so stinkin' cute that i might even go get one for the beach.

you know, i grew up at the beach in NC and spent my whole youth running around half "nekked" in the sand and sun. now that i live in CA, i still enjoy the beach. it is more fun now only because i feel less self conscious than i did when i was 220 pounds. but my weight loss came post divorce and i decided that the new me, heavy or not,was going to LIVE MY LIFE....and that included going to the beach with my kids.

all "those people" at the beach....they could go on home and live their lives and probably would NEVER think twice about seeing me at the beach. on the other hand, i would go home and mourn the fact that i missed out on the fun. NO MORE!

find something you feel comfy in and JUST DO IT. "those people" mean nothing to you. they are not along for your weight loss ride. they are not there to support you or not. live your life for YOU. trust me, the JOY you will feel from taking part in things you love will FAR overshadow any negative feelings you might experience from total strangers.

let us know how the shopping goes!